Design Engineer II

Bennett & Pless, Inc.; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness allowance

Career development

Job summary

Bennett & Pless in Loudoun is seeking a Structural Design Engineer with 5+ years of experience to contribute to load-bearing system design and project deliverables.

You will work with project managers and senior engineers to develop drawings and specs, perform analyses, and ensure code compliance for diverse projects. This growing firm emphasizes collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 5+ years structural engineering experience.
• PE license or on track to licensure soon.
• Experience with masonry, wind, wood design or other systems.
• Proficiency with standard software (Revit, RAM, EnerCalc).

Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for diverse project types.
• Analyze structures using modeling software and codes.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, reports and QA/QC docs.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, architects, contractors and clients.
• Support site visits, structural surveys and field reports.
• Assist with shop drawing reviews and RFIs.

Skills

Project coordination

Client communication

Code compliance

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Revit

RISA

Bentley RAM

EnerCalc

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Bring your structural design experience to a growing Charlotte team and help deliver high-quality project solutions.

About Bennett & Pless

For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has delivered structural engineering solutions across a wide range of markets. With offices across the Southeast and Midwest, we combine the resources of a growing firm with a collaborative culture, technical excellence, and a commitment to developing our people.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Structural Design Engineer to join our Loudoun office and support its continued growth. This role is a great opportunity for an engineer with structural engineering experience who is ready to take on meaningful project responsibilities, contribute to the design of load-bearing structures, structural elements, and structural systems, and be part of a collaborative engineering team.

In this role, you will work closely with project managers, senior engineers, and design team members to develop drawings and specifications for construction, support practical engineering solutions, and help ensure projects comply with applicable codes and regulations.

What You'll Do

• Design structural systems for a variety of project types, including manufacturing, industrial, commercial, distribution, historical, public sector, higher education, and K-12 projects.
• Support both new construction and adaptive reuse/renovation projects, including analysis of existing structures.
• Perform structural analysis using modeling software and apply applicable building codes and jurisdiction-specific requirements.
• Prepare structural drawings, specifications, studies, reports, and technical documentation for review by senior engineers and in alignment with QA/QC standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, design technicians, architects, contractors, clients, and other disciplines to support accurate, high-quality project deliverables.
• Assist with site visits, existing facility assessments, structural surveys, investigations, construction milestone walkthroughs, and field visit reports.
• Support construction administration and project communication through shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, meeting participation, and technical proposal/RFI response support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural engineering
• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering
• PE licensure or on track to obtain PE licensure in near future
• Experience with masonry, wind design, wood design, and/or other specialized structural systems
• Experience with industry standard software, including but not limited to Microsoft products, Revit, RISA, Bentley (RAM) products, EnerCalc, etc.
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, or other programming experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related field
• Experience in steel and concrete design in low to mid-rise structures with shallow foundation systems. Masonry, deep foundation, and wood design is a plus
• Experience supporting business development through proposal development, technical content, or responses to RFIs/RFPs

Why Join Bennett & Pless

We believe growth and culture go hand in play.

As Bennett & Pless continues to grow, experienced engineers have opportunities to expand their influence, build lasting client relationships, and help shape the future of the organization. We invest in our people through meaningful work, mentoring, technical development, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to learn, contribute, and succeed together.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness allowance
• Career and leadership development opportunities

If you're looking for an opportunity to work on meaningful projects, continue growing professionally, and make an impact within a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Bennett & Pless is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.